Ania Magliano and Paddy Young host Weekend Update on SNL U.K.
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'SNL U.K.' Mocks Donald Trump’s Hair Makeover — And Paddy Young Claims Lawyers Slashed His Best Joke

British comedians roasted Donald Trump's new hair color on 'Weekend Update' while co-host Paddy Young called out the show's legal team.

BUZZBEAT NewsroomSep 12, 20261 min read

Donald Trump’s ever-changing look is making major noise across the pond, and British comedians are refusing to hold back. During a recent broadcast of *Saturday Night Live U.K.*, the comedy series turned the former U.S. President’s updated hair color into an absolute roasting session during its "Weekend Update" desk segment. News anchor Ania Magliano led the charge against the politician after he was spotted stepping off Air Force One featuring a brand-new shade. Rather than sticking to his signature bright blonde style, Trump made his public exit with a significantly darker tint, prompting instant commentary across late-night television. ## What did SNL UK say about Donald Trump hair Magliano took aim at the change during the "Weekend Update" segment, deadpanning that Trump seemed to be experimenting with a brown hue. She then delivered a raunchy follow-up punchline, quipping that the new look made it seem like he had accidentally soiled his own head. Her co-anchor Paddy Young jumped in to offer a peek behind the curtain, alleging that an even wilder punchline was stripped from the script before cameras rolled. Young told the audience that his own preferred joke regarding Trump's makeover was removed directly by the show's legal team. ## Why did SNL UK legal team cut Paddy Young joke Young hinted that the attorneys stepped in to kill his joke, leaving him without his planned punchline on live television. While broadcast guidelines in the U.K. can be strict about political roasts, the comedian made sure to call out the behind-the-scenes intervention right at the desk. The edgy moment shows how the British adaptation of the long-running American sketch franchise is trying to build its own reputation for fearless commentary. By taking direct shots at major global figures and laughing off internal legal hurdles, *Saturday Night Live U.K.* is proving it wants to keep viewers talking.

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What did SNL U.K. say about Donald Trump's hair?
Co-anchor Ania Magliano mocked Donald Trump's darker hair color after he stepped off Air Force One, joking he was testing a brown shade or had 'shat his head.'
Why did Paddy Young mention the SNL U.K. legal team?
Paddy Young revealed during the broadcast that the show's legal department removed his intended punchline about Donald Trump's hair before airtime.